HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) — Program Activities
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds research-based activities to create, preserve, and support affordable housing across California through the Department of Housing & Community Development.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 | December 31, 2028
Funding Amounts: Program Activities awards range from $500,000–$1,000,000 (per application, based on prior expenditure rates); total available for Program Activities in 2024 NOFA is ~$14.5M; see NOFA for CHDO/project caps.
Summary: Supports affordable housing creation and retention in California through first-time homebuyer, owner-occupied rehabilitation, and tenant-based rental assistance programs.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via eCivis GMS Portal; only eligible jurisdictions and entities may apply.
Description
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) — Program Activities, administered by the California Department of Housing & Community Development (HCD), provides federal funding to eligible California cities, counties, Native American entities, and certified nonprofit Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to create and preserve affordable housing. The program focuses on three main activities: first-time homebuyer assistance (including infill new construction), owner-occupied rehabilitation, and tenant-based rental assistance. Awards are designed to benefit low- and very low-income households (≤80% of Area Median Income), promote sustainable homeownership, facilitate critical repairs for homeowners, and provide rental support for those facing housing instability. Funding is available through periodic Notices of Funding Availability (NOFAs), with awards made both competitively and on a rolling, over-the-counter basis, depending on applicant type and available funds.
